Grande Sonnerie Supersonnerie

Masterful Grande Sonnerie Complication & Patented Supersonnerie Acoustic Engineering

At the architectural heart of this timepiece lies one of horology’s most difficult complications: the Grande Sonnerie (which strikes the hours and quarters automatically), coupled with a Minute Repeater mechanism that chimes on demand. This exceptional acoustic performance is augmented by Audemars Piguet’s pioneering Supersonnerie technology. Rather than attaching the gongs to the movement’s mainplate, the Supersonnerie system affixes them to a specialized resonance membrane, functioning much like the soundboard of a string instrument. This construction optimizes sound transmission, filters out mechanical background noise, and yields a remarkably clean, loud, and rich acoustic tone when the watch is sitting on the wrist.

Rare Blue Crystal Opal Dial – A Singular Display of Natural Artistry

The visual profile of the watch is defined by its breathtaking Blue Crystal Opal dial. Opal is notoriously one of the most volatile and delicate materials to incorporate into watchmaking due to its brittle, fragile mineral composition. Audemars Piguet’s master dial-makers must execute a meticulous cutting, thinning, and polishing process to form a flawless sliver of the gem. Thanks to the unique crystalline structure of the stone, the dial exhibits a shifting, iridescent color play that reacts dynamically to the smallest angle of ambient light. Because no two pieces of natural opal are alike, each dial presents an entirely unique aesthetic landscape, ensuring absolute exclusivity for the connoisseur.

Architectural 18-Carat White Gold Housing and Ergonomic Geometry

The multi-piece physical case is impeccably crafted from premium 18-carat white gold, featuring a classic 41 mm diameter and a highly ergonomic thickness of 13.5 mm. The housing showcases the defining architectural language of the Code 11.59 collection: an octagonal mid-case nestled seamlessly within a round thin bezel and an open-work caseback structure, completed by hollowed-out lugs welded directly to the top bezel. The masterful interplaying surfaces feature contrasting hand-polished bevels and satin-brushed planes, optimizing light reflection and anchoring a striking, contemporary luxury statement on the wrist.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Movement: In-house manual-winding mechanical movement integrated with custom acoustic chimes and Supersonnerie resonance system.
2. Special Enhancements: Grand Sonnerie chime complication, Petite Sonnerie capability, Minute Repeater, patented high-performance Supersonnerie soundboard.
3. Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic Chimes, and Minute Repeater on-demand.
4. Case: 18-carat white gold, 42-piece architectural layout, 41 mm diameter, 13.5 mm thickness.
5. Dial Face: Genuine natural Blue Crystal Opal, displaying unique iridescent polychrome shifts.
6. Glass: Double-curved glareproofed sapphire crystal.
7. Strap: Premium hand-stitched alligator leather strap.
8. Water Resistance: 20 m.
9. Status: Active / Available for Order (Brand New / New Model).